acute

Example Sentences

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It is because of issues in the global supply chain, with some stocks being reserved for those with acute conditions or emergency prescriptions.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

So everything he is doing now is about legacy, and with a malignant narcissist who knows that he may not be long for this earth, the danger that comes with those realizations is acute.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The problem is an acute shortage of housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Headline inflation has been close to our target for almost a year. The unemployment rate is low by historical standards but we no longer face acute labor shortages.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It occurs to me how awful that nickname is: Calling your needy little sister something that’s one letter off from a viral infection that causes acute inflammation of the brain?

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone